Posted by Roberta Grimes • December 14, 2024 • 3 Comments
O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan’s tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o’er the... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • December 07, 2024 • 4 Comments
Oh Lord, my God, when I, in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed, Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • November 23, 2024 • 9 Comments
Love is but a song we sing. Fear’s the way we die. You can make the mountains ring, or make the angels cry. Though the bird is on the wing, and you may not know why, Come on, people now, smile on your brother, Everybody get together, try to love one another right now. Some... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 26, 2024 • 2 Comments
And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain. My friend, I’ll say it clear. I’ll state My case, of which I’m certain. I’ve lived a life that’s full! I traveled each and every highway. And more, much more than this, I did it My Way. Regrets, I’ve had a few.... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • September 14, 2024 • 20 Comments
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is your... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • August 31, 2024 • 14 Comments
Who can I turn to when nobody needs me? My heart wants to know, and so I must go where destiny leads me. With no star to guide me, and no one beside me, I’ll go on my way and, after the day, the darkness will hide me. And maybe tomorrow I’ll find what I’m... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • August 24, 2024 • 41 Comments
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord, “My Refuge, My Rock in Whom I trust.” And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun! And hold you in... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • August 17, 2024 • 14 Comments
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind, but now I see. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. – John Newton (1725-1807), from... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • August 10, 2024 • 6 Comments
God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through. God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. God hath not promised we shall not know Toil and temptation, trouble and woe. He hath not told us we shall not bear Many a burden, Many a care.... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • August 03, 2024 • 19 Comments
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be! With God as our Father, brothers all are we. Let me walk with my brother in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me. Let this be the moment, now. With... Read More
